Nutrition

Nutrition for Pregnancy
Thursday, 10 Jun 2010, 6:06pm Nutrition, Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be an especially challenging time for many busy mothers today to get what they need. Working expectant mothers can find it difficult to eat essential nutrients while "on the go." Some might be tempted to stop for fast food rather than cooking an elaborate meal.

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Plan Healthy Cooking At Home
Thursday, 10 Jun 2010, 6:03pm Healthy Eating Tips, Nutrition

Plan Healthy Cooking At Home

Healthy eating starts with good planning. Half the healthy diet battle is won if you have a well-stocked kitchen, a stash of quick and easy recipes, and plenty of healthy snacks.

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Healthy Eating Tips
Thursday, 10 Jun 2010, 5:48pm Healthy Eating Tips, Nutrition

Healthy Eating Tips

Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”—it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Your food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as defend against depression. Additionally, learning the habits of healthy eating can improve your health by boosting your energy, sharpening your memory and stabilizing your mood. Expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a satisfying, healthy diet.

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Honey—Nature’s Perfect Food. Really?
Friday, 14 May 2010, 11:44am Food Remedies, Healthy Eating Tips, Nutrition

By Melissa Lim, Snr Wellness Consultant

What is Honey?
Honey is a delicious viscous sweetener made naturally by bees for their own nourishment. The honey making process begins when the bees collect flower nectar in their mouths. The nectar is mixed with special enzymes in the bees' saliva which turns it into honey. The bees carry the honey back to the hive, and deposit it into the cells of the hive's walls. Honey is made ready for consumption by the fluttering of their wings which helps to reduce the honey's moisture content.

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FAQ on Fats & Your Heart
Friday, 14 May 2010, 11:44am Chronic Illness, Nutrition

By Dr Romy Sutrisna, Medical Advisor & Snr Wellness Consultant
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. It's normal to have cholesterol. Cholesterol is an important part of a healthy body because it's used for producing cell membranes and some hormones, and serves other needed bodily functions. But too much cholesterol in the blood is a major risk for coronary heart disease (which leads to heart attack) and for stroke.

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